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Knize Ten
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Knize Ten by Knize is a leather fragrance for men. Launched during the 1920s, this composition was created by Vincent Roubert and François Coty. The top notes unfold with geranium, rosemary, bergamot, orange, petit grain and Amalfi lemon; the heart reveals carnation, patchouli, sandalwood, iris root, rose tincture, Virginia cedar, cinnamon and orange blossom; while the base notes anchor the structure with leather, castoreum, oakmoss, amber, musk and vanilla.
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Legendary. Floral leather with a unique personality, a classic from the 1920s by Coty and Roubert that remains current with glamour despite reformulations. Balanced, potent, and with great projection. Opens strongly, citrusy, terpene-rich and spicy, with that original raspberry and the characteristic tarred touch, spiced with eugenol. The carnation provides the floral, patchouli and sandalwood give the depth and masculinity. The drydown is my favourite: amber and smoked leather, dense and fascinating. Remains elegant and classy. An icon worn by Manolo Blahnik and James Dean. Rating: 8.5
Brutal opening: tarred, citrusy and spicy, as gelo999 explains. Over time, the tar dilutes but does not die, giving way to spectacular flowers, I believe carnations, mixed with a constant civet note. As it dries down, it smells of raspberry (even though it doesn’t carry it, it is the blend that creates it) with an amber touch. It is a beast of a leather, one of the best available today at a decent price. Moderate projection but present, lasting about 4-6 hours as an eau de cologne. More for men, though it is subjective. Ideal for any climate except extreme heat. Very good Knize Ten, indeed, sir.
Perfume pearl: nearly a century with us and still burning with originality. Yes, it is pricey and hard to find, but every euro of suffering is worth it. Knize Ten is a pure explosion of fine leather, like stepping into an upholstered office or smelling a box of brand-new Italian shoes. And watch out, it does have bitter cherries, but they are so blended with the leather you barely notice them. The image is smooth, glossy, reddish leather. Projection and longevity are more than worthy, well above average. A masterpiece where everything refers to the same accord: red leather, the same colour as James Dean’s frenzied heart that fatal night. Rating: 10/10
Knize Ten is one of the few surviving leather fragrances to withstand the passage of time and IFRA restrictions. It is the only one of its kind from the pre-Second World War era. Created in 1925 by Francois Coty for the Knize tailor, who dressed the Austrian Royal House, it features a sincere and masculine leather with a splendid strawberry note that makes it unique. It reminds me of an exclusive private club with imported cigars and wooden walls. It would probably be worn by Captain Ludwig von Trapp in ‘The Sound of Music’. The reformulations have not ruined it; several sources confirm it is similar to the original or an old version. It is different from current versions (I love mine), but not suitable for everyone. Every perfume lover should try or own it. It is versatile; it was James Dean’s signature scent.
I had been wanting to try Ten for years. I love old leathers, and being rather slow-witted, I imagined a packaging error. Ten does not smell as I expected: it is not a sour, severe, and damp leather with sanctity. It is a wearable leather caked with spicy carnations and ambered vanillas, common in its era. It is absolutely unisex. After trying it, I thought, ‘Is this Guerlain?’ It smells of Guerlain, not of farmyard or saddlery leather, but of a thoroughly tamed and Guerlain-esque leather. It is a first cousin to Shalimar in its early days: a more masculine Shalimar, without resins or vamp. If Guerlain is unisex, so is this. Perhaps the James Dean legend doesn’t help women discover it. Any Shalimar wearer would enjoy it. I haven’t felt the smoky, potent animal note they describe; it is a well-handled leather, super-spiced, with flowers, spices, and that 1930s vanity-case vanilla. It lasts well, feeling neither archaic nor like an antique. I didn’t sense the strawberry legend exactly, but at 45 minutes, a refreshing pink acidic accord emerges, like smoked citrus cherry, perhaps with cinnamon, jasmine, amber, vanilla, and eugenol. After the opening, it recalls Old Spice, Tabac, and Oriental Woods. It is a warm, tender, and spicy leather fragrance. You will like it if you love spiced woods from the 30s; if you seek wild and untamed leather, this is not it. Compared to Gres Cabochard, which feels more gothic and religious, Ten is less wild and much more homely, warm, and kind.
I had been wanting to try the Ten for years. I love old leathers and imagined something severe, damp and almost sacred. Mistake. The Ten is a very wearable leather, caked with spicy carnations and ambered vanillas, common for its time. Absolutely unisex. Upon trying it, I thought: “Guerlain?”. It smells exactly like that. No corral leather or saddlery, but a tamed leather, a cousin of Shalimar in its beginnings: masculine, without resins, less vamp. If Guerlain is unisex, so is this. The legend of James Dean and the sober bottle might hide its feminine side. It does not smell like leather with two testicles or smoky, but handled, super-spicy, floral, with that heliotrope vanilla of the 1930s. It does not feel archaic or like an antique. I did not sense the strawberry or raspberry note as such, but rather a refreshing and acidic accord after half an hour, like smoked cherry and citrus, perhaps from the blend of cinnamon, jasmine and eugenol. After the opening, it stops resembling Shalimar and reminds one of Old Spice, Tabac or Oriental Woods. Clary sage, palpable in all three, with that nebulous acidity of the 30s. A cosy, tender and spicy leather. You will like it if you love the spiced woods of the 30s; if you are looking for wild and fierce leather, this is not it. Compared to Gres Cabochard, this is much more homely and kind.
Fellow countrymen, living where the devil lost his poncho has advantages, perhaps escaping the plague. On the pedestrian side, Tsu sells for nothing a thing called Caza Mayor, which is Knize 10 crushed by its decadence. Leaving that aside, Knize 10 smells of iso butyl quinoline, something chemical: the smell of leather in a shoe shop or saddlery, without the shine pomade. The trick is that over time it eventually smells of white flowers, in this case feminine leathers. The masculine ones stay on the leather. Does it smell good? No, it smells of past times, but not the kind of “how pretty”, but rather “glad they passed”. For leathers, there are others that are more current. Dior Homme seems like an update of potions like Knize’s: iso butyl quinoline with something of Mugler’s A Men.
Fellow countrymen! Living where the devil lost his poncho has its advantages; perhaps we escaped the plague. Tsu sells a product called Caza Mayor at a ridiculous price, which is essentially Knize 10 crushed by its own decadence. Setting that aside, Knize 10 smells of iso eugenol: chemical, like leather in a shoe shop without polish. The charm is that over time it turns into white flowers and feminine leathers. The masculine versions stay firmly in the leather. Does it smell good? No, it smells of past times, but of the ‘glad they are gone’ variety. For leathers, there are more modern options like Dior Homme, which seems to be an update of Knize with iso eugenol and a touch of Mugler’s A Men.
To appreciate this fragrance, one must let go of prejudices. I thought it would be a Bengal tiger, but it’s a lovely Persian kitten purring on your skin. The opening is indeed rough and abrupt, with a potent, slightly frightening animalic leather note. However, a floral bouquet soon arrives to balance everything, followed by vanilla. It is there that its century-old history truly comes alive. I’m not sure whether it’s the rose or the iris, but that is the proof of its old-school pedigree. I find it unisex and wearable today, particularly for those over 35. It doesn’t smell of iso eugenol like Tuscan Leather; it resembles Cuir 17500 or Cuir de Russie more closely. I would love to try the Golden Edition to see the differences. Personally, I feel it lacks a bit of punch; it’s a very light EDT.
I’ve only smelled it once, yet it feels like stepping into a time tunnel. It smells old, of another era, reminiscent of a 70s, 80s, or 90s Shalimar. If I enjoy vintage scents like Kouros or Antaeus, this is ultra-vintage; it’s perfect for understanding how leathers smelled in another age, but that’s about it. I admit it’s addictive, yet I wouldn’t wear it myself.
A complex fragrance with many facets, leaves a good trail, long-lasting and changing scent, pleasant for formal occasions. The notes that stand out most are the leather, the citrus, the woods and very subtle animalic notes. The florals feel smoky. I recommend trying it before buying.
A complex fragrance with many facets, good trail, and a lasting, changing scent. Pleasant for formal occasions. The notes that stand out most are the leather, citrus, woods, and very subtle animal nuances. The flowers feel smoky. Recommended to try before purchasing.
A classic in every sense. A fragrance with history, created in 1924 and widely recognised as one of the best leathers. The current version is frankly good and fairly priced. The opening is intense with citrus and seasoned herbs, perhaps with a Mediterranean touch of rosemary. The development is rapid, revealing an aged, worn and slightly smoky leather. I note flowers and base woods, but always under the wing of the leather. Masculine, with polished roughness, without that excessive cleanliness of modern leathers. It may not please everyone for being retro, but it is ideal for sober men: those who drink whisky alone, who fix their motorcycles or do carpentry, without posturing, who know how to cook without fuss and wear their boots with the same pride as their slippers. Men of simple seriousness. Projection and longevity are decent. Worth trying.
A classic in every sense, with history and highly recognised. One of the best leather formulations, created in 1924. The current version is frankly good and deserves the price. The opening is intense with citrus and seasoned herbs, perhaps with Mediterranean nuances of rosemary. The development moves quickly towards an aged, worn, and smoky leather, with flowers and woods beneath its wing. It’s masculine, with polished roughness, far from the cleanliness of modern leathers. It harks back to values of yesteryear, ideal for sober men: single men, mechanics, carpenters, those who cook without fuss and wear boots with the same pride as flip-flops. For men of simple seriousness. Projection and longevity are decent, worth trying.
It’s a fragrance from another era, a privilege to continue savouring it even though it’s been reformulated and tamed today. It radiates unparalleled depth and aura in the current landscape. It’s a special leather-chypre, outside the norm, with a soft, leathery, amber, and balsamic base. It feels smoky, herbal, dry, and woody; what better synonym for rough masculinity? It begins with tarred leather and citrus, with hints of vanilla and amber, but the smoky, gummy leather dominates everything. Its floral and soft nature after a threatening opening is surprising. Excellent for classic collections, available in various sizes. Worth it? Depends on your attitude; don’t buy blindly.
If you feel like William Holden in ‘Sunset Boulevard’, this is for you. What a wonderful classic, an impressive treat that smells divine. It’s soft yet powerful, floral and elegant. It deserves all the excellent reviews; it’s evocative and melancholic, energetic but at a distance, without being overwhelming. It conveys that look and presence that commands respect. An undisputed jewel that makes an impression without being brutal. You won’t regret buying it.
Knize Ten is a timeless classic that blends elegance with character. It opens with vibrant citrus notes like bergamot, orange, and Amalfi lemon, accented with green geranium and rosemary, perfect for starting the day with energy. The heart adds depth with spicy cloves, earthy patchouli, sandalwood, Virginia cedar, and a floral touch of rose and lily. The base is warm and sensual: leather, castoreum, oakmoss, and amber, softened by musk and vanilla. It’s ideal for anyone seeking personality and classic elegance for any occasion.